No Hugh Laurie For 'Robocop' Remake

Though he was expected to play the head of the facility that made the title character, Hugh Laurie is no longer going to star in theRobocop remake at MGM. The film, which stars Joel Kinnaman in the role originated by Peter Weller, is being directed by Jose Padilha and also stars Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, Jackie Earle Haley, Abbie Cornish and Jay Baruchel. I’ve heard MGM is talking with a small group of actors to fill the role that Laurie was to play, including Clive Owen.